predicatively
As a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentenceAs a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentence.
/ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv.li/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)As a predicate; giving information about the subject of a sentence.
The Dutch adjective ‘af’ can only be used predicatively.
More definitions
- occurring within the predicate phrase
Translations
1 languagesWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpredicative
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.